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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Government schemes are benefiting students across all castes, tribes, and religions: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa launched Nijut Monia 2.0, with starting the state wide distribution of forms for the scheme. It may be noted that under the scheme, in the year 2025-26, four lakh students covering Higher Secondary, Undergraduate, Post Graduate, and will be given monthly financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 1,000/ (HS), Rs. 1250/ (UG), and Rs. 2500/ (PG). Sarma said that 'Nijut Moina' is a scheme, which serves as a source of hope and fulfilling aspirations of the girl students of the state. Considering the potential of the scheme towards bringing about large-scale social changes the parameter of Nijut Moina 2.0 has been expanded to bring more beneficiaries under it. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Though Nijut Moina 1.0 covered state universities, and provincial colleges, the Chief Minister said that steps have been made to bring Central Universities in the state, namely Tezpur University and Assam University in its ambit. Last year, 1.60 lakh girl students were benefitted by the scheme. However, this year, four lakh girls will be given financial assistance under the scheme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Sarma said that Nijut Moina 2.0 will cover girl students of first and second year of HS, first and second year of UG and first and second year of PG. In the next year, the final year students of UG will be brought under the ambit, thereby ensuring 100 per cent coverage of girl students under the scheme. Subsequently, Nijut Moina will cover 10 lakh girl students, the Chief Minister added. Sarma moreover, said that for parents who wish to educate their daughters but face financial constraints, Nijut Moina would serve as a source of hope and inspiration. He said that Nijut Moina scheme will now cover students at state universities and students enrolled in self-financing courses. Live Events The Chief Minister, moreover, said that schemes like Orunodoi and Nijut Moina are benefiting students across all castes, tribes, and religions. The Government is putting in sincere efforts for opening doors of opportunities and brighter futures to the students. The growing number of colleges and universities has broadened the chances for the students, enabling them to pursue diverse educational paths without limitations. Today's Assam is self-reliant, determined and full of aspirations. The youth of the state are actively contributing to nation-building. The growing number of colleges and universities has widened the opportunities for students, enabling them to pursue diverse educational paths without limitations. The Chief Minister said that Assam has travelled a long way in its education sector. Today, 25 Medical Colleges exist in various stages, over 25 Universities, close to 400 colleges and much more. The upcoming Swahid Kanaklata Baruah University will be another feather in its cap. From IIT to AIIMS, from National Forensic University to IIIT, from Sainik School to Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya to Adarsha Vidyalaya, every institution of eminence has spearheaded an academic revolution in the state. The presence of universities and medical colleges with respect to the density of the population, today Assam stands one of the top 10 states of the country. Therefore, in this changed landscape, students especially the girls need to come forward in lending their hands in realizing a New Assam. Sarma on the occasion also said, 'We have renewed our tirade against child marriage. With the launch of Nijut Moina 2.0, four lakh girl students will save themselves from the scourge child marriage while fulfilling their dreams of being academically empowered. We are committed to bring down child marriage to zero by 2026'.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Assam Univ & Tocklai sign MoU for tea research
1 2 Silchar: Assam University, Silchar signed an MoU with the Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Jorhat to foster collaboration in tea research. The MoU aims to enhance the quality and production of tea through academic and scientific cooperation. The agreement was formalised on Friday in the presence of Assam University vice-chancellor Rajive Mohan Pant. The MoU was signed by Venkatesan Selvaraj, director of Tocklai, and Pradosh Kiran Nath, registrar of Assam University. Terming the development a "landmark step" in the field of collaborative research, Pant said the partnership would open new avenues for academic and industrial engagement in the tea sector. "This MoU will not only expand the scope of research but also improve the overall quality and productivity of tea. Detailed guidelines will soon be finalised through mutual agreement," the VC added. As per the terms of the agreement, researchers and students from Assam University will be allowed access to the state-of-the-art laboratories at Tocklai Tea Research Institute. A joint research area will also be developed, with both institutions working together on various tea-related projects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo The collaboration will also facilitate student internships, training programmes, and skill development courses related to the tea industry, in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP). In a reciprocal move, the names of researchers currently working at Tocklai will be registered with relevant departments at Assam University, allowing them to benefit from academic resources and supervision. Officials from both institutions expressed optimism that the partnership would serve as a catalyst for innovation in the tea sector, which remains a key driver of Assam's economy. (Photo cap) The officials present during the signing of the MoU at the Assam University, Silchar.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Niranjan Roy 1st vice-chancellor of Gurucharan Univ
1 2 Silchar : Gurucharan College — one of the oldest academic institutions in the Barak Valley — has officially been upgraded to university status. Professor Niranjan Roy, a senior faculty member of Assam University, Silchar, has been appointed as the first vice-chancellor of Gurucharan University. The announcement was made on Sunday by governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya in his capacity as Chancellor of state universities. Prof. Roy, an economist and experienced academician, will serve a three-year term as VC. E xpressing gratitude for the opportunity, he said the transformation of Gurucharan College into a full-fledged university was a "historic task" and pledged to carry forward its 90-year-old legacy. "I am very happy and, at the same time, deeply aware of the responsibility entrusted to me by the state government," Prof. Roy said. "I thank Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu for their faith in me. Gurucharan College has a glorious legacy, and its transition into a university marks a new chapter not just for Silchar but for the entire region." Established in 1935, Gurucharan College has been a key academic institution in southern Assam. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Its elevation to university status is seen as a boost to the region's academic infrastructure, offering expanded opportunities for higher studies and research. Highlighting the academic possibilities ahead, Prof. Roy said the geographical proximity of Gurucharan University and Assam University, both located in Silchar, could foster academic collaboration. "This is a rare opportunity for synergy between two major institutions in the same district," he noted, adding that success would depend on the "active and energetic cooperation" of faculty, staff, and students. The university is expected to begin its first academic session under the new structure later this year.
The Print
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Operation Sindoor showed operational capability of India's armed forces: Raha
Stating the success of Brahmos supersonic missiles makes him 'very proud,' Raha, now Chancellor of Assam University, recalled that the project had begun years back. Operation Sindoor demonstrated the tremendous potential the country has gained over the years, he said at a conference organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce on the role of MSME in the defence sector. Kolkata, Jun 14 (PTI) Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Arup Raha, on Saturday said the Operation Sindoor against terror bases in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack showed the true operational capability of India's armed forces. 'India achieved a tremendous landmark. ISRO has become the leading organisation in the world in space research. From lunar to solar projects, ISRO is setting one goal after another. Under ISRO's guidance, we have developed a powerful rocket system. Our satellites are… used by other countries which are not strong economically. ISRO is meeting various requirements in different fields,' he said. Raha said satellites were also put in orbit by ISRO to strengthen defence operations. 'Command and control data, gleaned by satellites, are being processed using Artificial Intelligence and helping in surveillance, to keep track of borders, for dynamic targeting across borders during Operation Sindoor,' he said. In Operation Sindoor, Indian armed forces in the early hours of May 7 carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke. The operation was retaliation to the April 22 terror attack, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. In his speech, Raha said the missiles developed by DRDO are packed with 5 to 10 times the speed of sound through space. He said projects like the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and integrated command control project have taken India to the front-running nations, in the sectors of IT, ITes, space, efficient propulsion systems, ships, submarines, nanotechnologies, AI and robotics. Raha, however, added that there is one problem area, as India is not good at making jet jet propulsion engines. 'We are buying engines from Americans…..this dependency is not good. We are losing our strategic autonomy by importing state-of-the-art technologies which incur lots of expenses,' he said. The country needs to think about this in the next 10 years in terms of employment generation and export revenues, Raha said. 'Larger players both in public and private sectors need to build up a supply chain, a self-supporting ecosystem of building our capabilities and developing capability in the defence sector, in developing our capability in civil aviation,' he said. If hundreds of aircraft are bought from global aviation majors, billions of dollars would fly out of the country, the former Air Force officer said. 'Why pay money to outsiders? We need to have a combined plan and a strategic plan in the air sector,' he said. Raha advocated setting up a defence corridor and taking MSMEs of the eastern region to the defence hub elsewhere in the country. PTI SUS NN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Assam University suspends professor for 90 days over sexual harassment allegation
Silchar: The Assam University, Silchar (AUS) authorities on Wednesday suspended an assistant professor, who has been absconding since Sunday, following allegations of sexual harassment by three female students. Police have registered a case against assistant professor Ajit Kumar Jena under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sanghita (BNS) (Representational image) The students filed a police complaint against assistant professor Ajit Kumar Jena on May 4, alleging that he had sexually harassed them over an extended period. Police have registered a case against the professor under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sanghita (BNS). 'The accused professor has been absconding since last Sunday. His location was traced somewhere for a while. A team of Cachar police has gone out to that area to search,' he told HT on Thursday. University registrar Pradosh Kiran Nath sent an email to Jena on May 5, asking him to take a month's leave and cooperate with the investigation. However, Jena did not respond, Nath said. Consequently, Nath suspended him for 90 days on Wednesday. 'Jena was asked to proceed on leave immediately, and he was communicated by email. He was also informed that an FIR had been filed on the matter. Accordingly, he was asked to cooperate with the police administration and report to the police immediately. But he neither applied for leave, nor reported to police,' Nath said. Also Read:Assam University conducting offline exam again, students say 'save us' The suspension order issued on Wednesday read, 'Therefore, considering the non-compliance with the instructions of the University by Ajit Kumar Jena, the competent authority of the University, in exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 10(1) of CCS Rules, 1965 and Acts and Statutes of the University, hereby places him under suspension for a period of 90 (Ninety) days with immediate effect.' Also Read: Non-teaching staff of Assam University held for molesting minor The students called off their protest on Wednesday after the university's vice-chancellor, Rajiv Mohan Pant, met them, but said they still demand the professor's arrest. The investigating officer, Diganta Kalita, said that they are thoroughly investigating the matter and the professor was traced in Guwahati once, but after that he switched his mobile off. 'All the police stations in Guwahati and the surrounding area have been informed about this and our team is also searching. We are hopeful that he'll be arrested soon,' he said.
